1004 CFD & Thermal Fluids Analyst Sr

ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing.

ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group is currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a CFD Analyst who will contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery , a large-scale energy storage solution, with flow and heat-transfer simulation for scrubber, piping, cold-weather, and altitude-related work.

📍 Location: Remote
🕒 Experience Level: 5+ years
🌐 English: B2–C1

Key Responsibilities
- Develop CFD models for scrubber vessel concepts, integrated ducting, outlet filtration, piping, fittings, and baffles.
- Assess flow rate, pressure drop, flowback risk, thermal impacts, and distribution uniformity.
- Support altitude and cold-weather design assessments using available requirements and test results.
- Perform design iterations and recommend geometry or component changes.
- Document model setup, assumptions, mesh independence, results, risks, and validation needs.

Requirements
Must‑Have Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
- 5+ years of CFD or thermal-fluids analysis experience.
- Hands-on experience with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent.
- Internal-flow CFD, pressure drop, flow distribution, recirculation, multiphase awareness, and thermal/heat-transfer analysis.

- Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and numerical methods.
- Mesh generation, turbulence modeling, boundary-condition definition, convergence assessment, and result verification.
- Flow balancing for ducts, baffles, vessels, piping, fittings, scrubber systems, pumps, and heaters.

English level B2–C1 .

Desirable Skills

Industry Knowledge:
- Experience in energy storage systems (e.g., batteries, iron-air technology).

- Familiarity with large-scale mechanical or industrial projects.

Software and Tools:
- Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems (e.g., TeamCenter, Windchill).

Innovation and Optimization:
- Experience in design optimization (e.g., topology optimization, weight reduction).
- Knowledge of sustainable and eco-friendly design practices.

Manufacturing and Materials:
- Understanding of advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, CNC machining).
- Knowledge of material selection for extreme environments (e.g., corrosion resistance, high-temperature materials).

Soft Skills
- Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Technical leadership and decision‑making capability.
- Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
- Time management and ability to operate under tight deadlines.
- Detail‑oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline.
- Supplier coordination and negotiation skills.
- Continuous improvement and robust design focus.

Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits above those required by law
- Career growth and development plan
- Remote work scheme